What to do and see in Gifu Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Tours

May 22, 2021 Randal Brittian

Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県, Gifu-ken) is a prefecture in the Chūbu region of central Japan. Its capital is the city of Gifu.
Restaurants in Gifu Prefecture

1. Private Custom Full-Day Tour of Shirakawa-go from Takayama

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Shirakawa-go is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site for being a village with houses made in the historical "gassho-zukuri" architecture (thatched roof house). This is an area where you can feel the magnificent nature and old lifestyle culture with Hirase-onsen where the onsen source comes from the foot of sacred mountain Hakusan. This private tour will help to make your trip an unforgettable one.

Inclusions: Local guide (if option selected), Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By Glenn B

We cancelled the tour in advance and have NEVER been refunded the payment, my advice to anybody is to avoid at all costs this tour

2. Private Tour of Shirakawago from Kanazawa (Half Day)

Kanazawa Walking Tours
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Explore the world heritage hamlet of Shirakawa-go on our 4-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you to the World UNESCO site of Shirakawa-go. We collect you from your hotel lobby and whisk you off to the UNESCO village of Shirakawago. Our morning or afternoon driving tours are designed for those looking for convenient access to this beautiful but remote mountain village

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, English Speaking Driver, Private Car

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Reviewed By Cameandsawit

Nozomi Kondo gave us a really superb guided tour. Spoke excellent English. Knew her subject perfectly. Amusing and bright personality. Went well over the allotted time to ensure we saw everything and then sent extra information by email for the next day and to help us with our travels.

3. Shirakawago (UNESCO world heritage) / Onsen / Hiking Waterfall / 1day Private Tour

Takayama Station, Japan, 〒506-0053 岐阜県高山市昭和町1丁目22−2 Happy Tour
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Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site that you should see once when you visit this region.And hiking to enjoy nature-rich Takayama. many hot springs and you can go to various places all day long. Please bring few luggages. Towel for hot spring / shoes for hiking we do this tour by English guide.Please let us inform when you need other language guide.You can change our start time. Not less than 8 people. (We can not accept more than half person child.e.g.we can not accept 3 adult 5 children / 2 adult 6 children) If you want to do this tour few people (3-7 person.Not less than 3 person), we can do this tour by using public bus with guide. In this case we can include your bus fee in this tour but we can not guarantee  that every place we can go.Because bus schedule is not so much and we have to take bus more than 4 hours for complete this tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, guide, Explanation of Japanese spiritual part

Exclusions: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are not included, but here are some delicious restaurants., Facility entrance fee / service fee

Reviewed By Daniele_deblasio

A lovely walk through the gorgeous old town and new parts of Takayama, at a slow pace and with loads of attention to details that we would have otherwise missed. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in visiting Japan, our host was very competent and answered our questions as the tour progressed.

4. Shower Climbing/Shower Trekking/Canyoning in Takayama (Half day tour)

丹生川ダム管理事務所, 3136 Nyūkawachō Oshikiji, Takayama, Gifu 506-2103, Japan Happy Tour
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We carry out while considering safety by wearing a special wet suit and life jacket from above the swimwear. Please contact us for sales / rental of swimsuit. Let's enjoy the great nature of Takayama!

Inclusions: wetsuit , helmet, shoes

Exclusions: You need Swimsuit & Towel

Reviewed By Daniele_deblasio

A lovely walk through the gorgeous old town and new parts of Takayama, at a slow pace and with loads of attention to details that we would have otherwise missed. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in visiting Japan, our host was very competent and answered our questions as the tour progressed.

5. Shirakawa-go Half day tour (UNESCO World Heritage near Takayama)

Shirakawago Bus Terminal, Ogimachi, Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu 501-5627, Japan Happy Tour
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Shirakawa-go, A world heritage site that you should see once when you visit this region. Then walking to enjoy nature-rich Shirakawa-go with local guide. culture / history. Of course you can change our start time. Guide will meet you at Shirakawago-bus terminal or Guide possible to pick up your hotel by walking and then walk to Takayama station and take a bus to Shirakawago. Not less than 2 person. Please let us inform when you need chinese or Italian or French guide. we are normally doing English our tour. If you wanted to private tour let us know. we can arrange other your private tour. (e.g. Kamikochi, Inside Takayama city, etc ..)

Inclusions: Explanation of Japanese spiritual part, guide

Exclusions: Facility entrance fee / service fee, Any other meals, Transportation fee from your hotel or Takayama Station to Shirakawago

Reviewed By Daniele_deblasio

A lovely walk through the gorgeous old town and new parts of Takayama, at a slow pace and with loads of attention to details that we would have otherwise missed. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in visiting Japan, our host was very competent and answered our questions as the tour progressed.

6. Special Food tour in Takayama

22-2 Kamininomachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0845, Japan Happy Tour
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You can experience not only History and culture but also local food of Takayama. but not include food(may be you need 1-2 thousands yen) and experience of making Rice cracker.(400yen) sometimes Rice cracker factory suddenly rest, so we need confirm if it's possible to do making rice cracker This is walking tour around in Takayama city. local guide could satisfy you! If you need other language guide, please let us know. If you wanted to private tour let us know. Not less than 2 person. If it's raining possible to do this tour.

Inclusions: Guide in English

Exclusions: Any other things, Food and experience fee of rice cracker, Food fee

Reviewed By Daniele_deblasio

A lovely walk through the gorgeous old town and new parts of Takayama, at a slow pace and with loads of attention to details that we would have otherwise missed. I recommend the tour to anyone interested in visiting Japan, our host was very competent and answered our questions as the tour progressed.

7. [Day trip bus tour from Kanazawa Station] Weekend only! World Heritage Shirakawago Day Bus Tour

金沢駅 団体バス乗降場, 1 Chome-6 Hirooka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0031, Japan White Ring
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This is a weekend-only bus tour from Kanazawa Station. This tour will visit Shirakawa-go, a world heritage site. Since the English staff will accompany you, it is a safe tour for foreigners. A guide will give you a walking map on the bus. We will also guide you to highlights and souvenirs in advance. The tour bus will take you to the Shirakawa Gosho Castle Castle Observatory, so you can enjoy an efficient walk. Lunch includes local dishes from the Hida region and Japanese set meals full of mountain food. There is no need to worry about meals, so you can take a leisurely walk. The tour includes a hand-baked rice cracker experience. Bake yourself a traditional Japanese rice snack. Try eating a baked rice cracker.

Inclusions: Japanese set meal using traditional food from the Hida region

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Reviewed By 855edwinak

We had the best experience on outlr tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and funny. Very good local insight. The tour ran on time and lunch was the best meal we have had in Japan. Would highly recommend!

8. Full-Day Private Nagano Tour: Zenkoji Temple, Obuse, Jigokudani Monkey Park

Nagano Station, Japan, 〒380-0921 長野県長野市大字栗田59 Japan Awaits
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On this tour, spend a full-day in Nagano exploring the city and enjoying what this quaint town has to offer. Your English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nagano Train Station at 8:45 AM. You will either take public transportation (train and bus) or private chartered vehicle around town based on your booking. Immerse yourself in the city's culture and visit major Nagano attractions such as Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, the famous Zenkoji Temple, Chikuma River, Obuse Town, and relax in a traditional onsen/ hot spring (optional).

Inclusions: Private tour with English-speaking (or other available language) tour guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels within Central Nagano only), Transportation within Nagano City , Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Onsen (hot spring) fee: 700 JPY per person, Other optional activities for guests .

Reviewed By 926maggieh

While we were sad to have to cancel our July trip to Japan due to the pandemic, we found the process of working with Japan Awaits to be easy and efficient. I can't speak to the full experience since we weren't able to go, but filling out the form and our communication with the company was no problem. And their prompt and courteous response to our request for a refund speaks to their professionalism. We will definitely come back to ask for their help in procuring tickets to the Studio Ghibli Museum when we do finally make it to Japan! Fingers crossed for next summer.

9. Private-group Afternoon Cycling Tour in Hida-Furukawa

8-11 Furukawachō Ninomachi, Hida, Gifu 509-4235, Japan Satoyama Experience
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Join us for one of the most popular local biking tours in Hida and feel the local's daily life in the Japanese countryside! Your knowledgeable English-speaking guide will provide you with insight of the history and culture for the area and, by biking with the slow pace, you will have a chance to feel the seasonal beauty and local people's lives in this farming village. This tour will take you to some exclusive places where you can experience the daily activities as well as local culture handed down for generations in Hida.

Inclusions: Local guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Insurance, Local taxes, Snacks

Exclusions: A basket is not attached to the bike, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By michellew822

My husband, my two best friends and I had the lovely opportunity to spend a beautiful day exploring Takayama with Miyako. She was so knowledgeable and took us to places we wouldn’t normally have gone to. The food we got to try was everything we wanted to try from Japan and then some! We also got to see an amazing Sake brewery and experience the delicious libation all while learning of the culture of Takayama. Miyako was everything you would want in a tour guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, funny, and adorable. She was incredibly personable and she took some amazing pictures for us. Highly recommend this tour. It exceeded our expectations!

10. Private Tour of Shirakawago and Gokayama from Kanazawa

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Explore the hamlets of Gokayama and Shirakawa-go on our 7-hour package tour with access to a private vehicle exclusively for you and your fellow travelers. Our English-speaking driver will take you first to the World Heritage site of Gokayama followed by Shirakawa-go

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, English Speaking Driver, Private Car, Parking Fees, Local taxes, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Professional Tour Guide

Reviewed By Cameandsawit

Nozomi Kondo gave us a really superb guided tour. Spoke excellent English. Knew her subject perfectly. Amusing and bright personality. Went well over the allotted time to ensure we saw everything and then sent extra information by email for the next day and to help us with our travels.

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